Water And Steam Systems

Figure 1: Thermal energy capacity: steam versus electricity.
Technical
Introduction to Steam Quality and Testing
Steam is the most powerful and effective thermal energy transfer fluid, and its use continues to grow in process industries around the world. However, there is very little written about the commissioning and qualification of pharmaceutical pure steam systems in GMP regulations or regulatory guidance. This article provides the background and science behind the steam quality tests and proposes a...
Figure 1: Example of OWBA installation in a WFI system.
Technical
GMP Implementation of Online Water Bioburden Analyzers
Online water bioburden analyzers (OWBAs) are analytical instruments providing real-time or near real-time measurement of bioburden in purified water systems.1
  • 1Cundell, A., O. Gordon, N. Haycocks, et al. “Novel Concept for Online Water Bioburden Analysis: Key Considerations, Applications, and Business Benefits for Microbiological Risk Reduction. American Pharmaceutical Review 16,...
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ISPE Baseline Guide Vol 4: Water & Steam Systems 3rd Edition Video

The design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and continued performance of water and steam systems for the pharmaceutical industry present significant challenges. These systems need to meet Good Manufacturing...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Pharma Water & Steam Systems…but Were Afraid to Ask! Webinar

The ISPE Baseline Guide® Water and Steam Systems (Third Edition) aims to assist with the design, construction, operation, and lifecycle management of new and existing water and steam systems. It is intended to help meet...
Guidance Documents
Guidance Docs

Baseline Guide Vol 4: Water & Steam Systems 3rd Edition

Baseline Guides
The ISPE Baseline Guide® Water and Steam Systems (Third Edition) aims to assist with the design, construction, operation, and lifecycle management of new and existing water and steam systems. It is intended to help meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and comply with regulations and related guidance.
Mobile water treatment in an ISO container
Technical
A New Qualification Approach for Mobile Purified Water Systems
The unavailability of a backup pharmaceutical water system has been a severe limitation for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Until recently, qualification concepts that adhered to current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines hindered the rapid setup of a water system. A new, tailor-made qualification concept for mobile water treatment has been developed to align with guidance from various...
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Technical
Corrosion Investigation of Pharma Clean Steam Systems
This article presents current research on the problem of rouge in clean steam generators and their distribution systems, as well as possible deleterious effects on capital equipment and final drug products.
Guidance Docs

Good Practice Guide: Sampling Pharma Water, Steam, & Process Gases

Good Practice Guides
The ISPE Good Practice Guide on Sampling for Pharmaceutical Water, Steam, and Process Gases was created for users of water, steam, compressed air or process gases and impacts facilities, production, and quality control personnel within a facility.